As nouns the difference between linnet and ginnet

is that linnet is a small passerine bird, species: Carduelis cannabina in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa while ginnet is alternative form of lang=en.

As a proper noun Linnet

is {{given name|female|from=English}} derived from the linnet bird. Occasionally recorded since the 19th century.